The Linux Mint community has once again released a top-tier Linux desktop: Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia. I’ve used more Linux distributions than most people, and Mint is my favorite desktop distro.

My bias starts with Mint’s Ubuntu 22.04 Long Term Support (LTS) and Linux kernel 5.15 foundation. It’s a stable, reliable operating system for both new and experienced users. Since it’s also a Mint LTS, you can use it without any worries until April 2027.